Turning of the Week for November 4, 2024

[Michael Anderson]

There have been a large number of nice piece posted to the gallery recently. One of these in particular stood out to me: Forest Floor by Ted Pelfrey. I had the pleasure of seeing this in person a few weeks ago. The details are even more impressive than the photo shows. This was a long term project for Ted, and I think it ended in a rousing success. The visually turned region (bowl and related details) are excellently done--smooth curves without flats/bumps, no tearout, and great framing to highlight the interesting colors and figure. The massive rim that is nicely carved is also well done. A lot of planning goes into these pieces--laying out the design, carving the elements, selective texturing, sanding, etc... Ted's choice of spalted ambrosia Maple is so fitting with the scene, and his finish is appropriately subdued to complement the natural elements.

Great work, Ted! It's my pleasure to choose your piece for this week's feature:

 

[David Wyke]

Congratulations Ted, beautiful work! Great choice Michael!

 

[Pat Wisniewski]

Nice piece; great selection!

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Very nice piece of work. Congrats Ted.

 

[Ted Pelfrey]

Wow, thanks Michael! I’m very honored.

 

[Alan Weinberg]

incredible time and energy went into this. And it came out beautifully. Wow.

 

[Dimitris Psilopatis]

Very nice piece of work. Congrats!

 

[Gabriel Hoff]

Congrats Ted! Very well done.

 

[Mark Fairchild]

Very beautifully piece! Well deserved honor Ted.

 

[Scott Hadley]

Amazing. As a beginning turner, I can't wrap my head around what goes into something like that. Nice work.

 

[Ron Solfest]

Congratulations Ted! I know a celebrity . Seriously, this is beautiful just like your other works.

 

[Bill Boehme]

Congratulations, Ted. Your hard work paid off. It's beautiful.

 

[Lou Jacobs]

A gorgeous piece, both the turning and the carving. I love it!